Rear view camera install for the caravan

In this video I share the installation process of fitting a rear view camera on our caravan. The camera I purchased is the HD version from Falcon technology, I bought the kit last year and also purchased the option of having it fitted locally.

Further information can be found here :

▶ The HD installed kit I bought :

▶ Self install rear view camera range :

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[hhobson]

Absolutely agree that rear view camara is a must but not at that price. We bought a wireless camera that sits on the rear window ledge powered by a powerpack on the bed and takes about 1 min to set up or remove. HD quality, and compatible with the Swift factory fitted reversing cam monitor and sat nav. I think we paid £45 on Amazon. Our Van is an x835 so a long old beast but no issues with the camera connection in rear widow and monitor in the car.

[johnsquires]

We live on the Wirral so I had it installed at their premises, 2 nights free, as you said excellent job and very friendly staff, love it!

[colinrimmer]

Dan I like the camera, potential theft in storage puts me off. Makes towing so much easier 👍

[brendanoneill]

Fitted similar to my van, best accessory I have purchased. But after two years I had to replace the camera due to water ingress !! And fitted a jack connector to the cable for removing when in storage. The problem was caused by a small rubber grommet that covered a switch used to invert the picture on the screen in the car either birds pecking or just deterioration in sunlight

[derekjacob]

Good share Dan. I’ve been frustrated by enormous mirrors on my 8ft wide Adria but visibility is both important and the law! I’ve spent a lot of time looking… can’t bring myself (just yet) to go the route you have purely because I’d need holes in the skin. I’ve looked at lots of wireless cameras to attach via silicone adhesives.. and a screen etc. but having spent £300 on an avtex satnav (8 ft caravan into 9 ft road is challenging) I’ve found it pairs with a Garmin removable camera. And shares it in screen, even when not reversing! So I think that’ll be my first proper approach; and yes I’ve heard people will pinch the camera; but if they can hang off their car at 60mph and take it they are welcome to try. I already know it’ll be unclipped when we stop. But thanks for showing me an alternate solution.

[magneticranners]

Not sure what the positives are of this? Trunking on the roof, exposed cabling, a stuck on camera, issues with using a cover. All for 600/800 quid? No thanks.

[stewarta]

Good video Dan, I do agree a rear camera is a very good safety idea. I’m still shocked it’s not common to have a high level brake light fitted as standard- been law (C&U regs) for cars/vans for years

[adrianmcdonagh]

Sorry Dan not for me trunking on the roof just means more cleaning, I bought mine from amazon and it runs off a solar panel just behind it and the in car screen is really clear, great for towing tho

[daviespowell]

Really interested in this Dan. Looking forward to your review. I’m not sure the rear view mirror would feel very weird? Isn’t it the stuff of nightmares to look in the mirror and there’s no caravan!!?

[steveshort]

Hi Dan, would be interested to see your next video on how you have got on with the camera as i am seriously considering getting one fitted myself.
Do you also use this as a reversing aid?

[stehume]

Nice video, good to see its in Rec 709, I think less people click off the video if their devices dont support it

[rhinogooner]

If you have an older van then warranty issues don’t really come into it. So good idea. You mentioned a duel carriageway but this would be a better asset on Britains busy motorways.

[ianking]

Still too many problems waiting to happen in my view. I had one like that installed on my Adria, nothing but problems getting it to work consistently. Parts couldn't cope with summer heat here in Australia. About time caravan manufactures build these options in as part of their build.

[craiground]

Just let you know there's some road works on the M42 before the turn off for the nec. Where do you want to meet and time.

[colinmew]

Have you still got the Tyre Pal on new van. You would have also needed 2 extra sensors where from.

[andyr]

Hi, thanks for all your videos. You've been so helpful over the years. Just wanted to let.you know this and also to let you know I cannot seem to get any of the BE SOCIAL links to work.

[paulwoods]

A rear view camera is a veryuseful asset. However we use a battery operated one, the mount cable tied to the rear handle and linked to a redundant mobile phone on the car dashboard. The camera battery lasts long enough for all journeys and the camera is easily removed from the mount for recharging in the evening. Works perfecrly and all fot £100!!,

[MacSarah]

Really interesting, keen to jear your review once you've got some miles under the belt with it 👍

[Bugs]

Well Dan I’ve done a camera on my caravan for a fraction of the cost and none of that crap over the roof that’s just going to collect muck.

[robswiseways]

Perfect picture quality Dan 👍. Does the screen attach over your rear view mirror and take it off when not towing? Cheers, Rob